Vitae

	Mr. Tyler's House of Math! Vitae

Academic Degrees

Master of Arts in Education, Curriculum and Instruction (Instructional Technology), Virginia Tech, 2003
Mathematics Teacher Certification,Christopher Newport University, 1990
Bachelor of Science, Mathematics, Virginia Tech, 1989 (Minor: Art)

Professional Experience

Educational Specialist, Mathematics (2009 - present)
Teacher of Mathematics, Varina High School (1991 - 2009)
Sponsor, Mu Alpha Theta (1999 - 2009)
Webmaster, Varina High School (1997 - 2009)
Baseball Coach (1993 - 2009)
Instructional Technology Consultant (2007 - 2009)
Administrative Aide (2007 - 2008)
VCU Clinical Faculty Student Teacher Advisor (2007, 2008)
Adjunct Faculty Member, Virginia Commonwealth University (2004 - 2006)
Mathematics Department Co-chairperson (2000 - 2006)
Henrico County Computer Contact (1998 - 1999)
New Teacher Mentor (2000, 2004, 2007, 2008)
Football Coach (1989 - 1994)
Private Tutor (1989 - present)
Computer Programmer and Management Information Analyst, Norfolk Iron Works (1989)

Recognition

Varina High School - Top 10 Instructional Leader (2008)
Japan Fulbright Memorial Fund Teacher Award (2006) - Trip to Japan in October!
R.E.B. Awards for Teaching Excellence finalist (2006)
American Stars of Teaching nominee (2006)
National Board Certification (11/2004)
Virginia Lottery Excellence in Education Award (2004)
Virginia Regional Teacher of the Year (2004 - Region 1)
Scottish Rite Commendation (2004)
Henrico County Teacher of the Year (2003)
Varina High School Teacher of the Year (2003)
Radioshack/Tandy Scholars Award for Outstanding Teacher in Mathematics/Science/Computer Science (1998)
Dean's Apple Award, Varina High School (1998)
Teacher of the Month, Varina High School (1997)

Publications

School Days (2006-2007) - Preview and summary of JFMF experience
Henrico County National Board Certification Informational webpage (2006) - Informative web site for HCPS teachers interested in pursuing their National Board Certification.
National Board Support Program (2006) - co-developed and maintain an online course for the cohorts of the Metropolitan Educational Training Alliance (META) National Board Support Program.
Exam View (2005) - developed an online course for Henrico County teachers instructing how to develop assessments and study guides.
Hot Potatoes (2005) - developed an online course for Henrico County teachers instructing how to create online assessments and activities.
Algebra 1 Camp (2004) - developed two-week summer course designed to prepare incoming Algebra 1 students
Incorporating Technology into the High School Curriculum (2004-present) - developed course for Henrico County high school math teachers in collaboration with Virginia Commonwealth University
Creating Web Pages From Scratch - Keeping Your Students Organized and Your Parents Informed (2004) - developed and instructed an online course for Henrico County teachers showing how to create web pages using Mozilla
Henrico County Teacher Technology Connection article (November, 2003) - article encouraging teachers to use a web page.
Algebra 1 Online! (2002 - present) - designed and developed an Algebra 1 web site through collaboration with Henrico County teachers
REVAMP - Reaching Expectations Via the Algebra Mastery Program - developed and implemented curriculum that integrated Algebra 1, Virginia Standards of Learning, technology, and real-world applications in a mastery learning environment (1997 - 2000)
Algebra 1 PowerPoint notes (1997 - present)

Presentations

Training sessions led for Varina High School math teachers:
- QUILT - Questioning and Understanding to Improve Learning and Thinking (2008)
- Casio Calculator (2007-2008)
- JFMF (2007)
- ExamView (2006-2007)
- Mozilla (2004-2005)
- Larson's Algebra I (2003-2004)
- Dreamweaver (2003)
- eClass (1997-2003)
- K12Planet (2002-2004)
- LiveMath (2001)
- RiverDeep (1999)
- SCC course instructor for the Technology Committee (1999)
- MacSchool (1998)
- Microsoft Word & Excel (1996)
- Self-developed Algebra I mastery program: REVAMP (1996)
Training sessions led for Henrico County math teachers:
- LTF - Laying the Foundation (2008)
- QUILT - Questioning and Understanding to Improve Learning and Thinking (2008)
- Hot Potatoes (2005)
- ExamView (2005)
- Mozilla (2004 - present)
- Algebra 1 Online! (2003 - present)
- ExploreLearning (2002)
- Henrico Learning Center (HLC) framework (2002)
- HLC Algebra I Content (2002)
- Algebra I curriculum (2001)
- Troubleshooting the iBook at John Rolfe Middle (2001)
- Algebra I Homework Tutor software (1996, 2001)
- Self-developed Algebra I mastery program: REVAMP (1997)
General presentations
- Consultant - Provided Instructional Technology Training for Mooresville Graded School District (2008)
- Keynote speaker for Henrico County Teacher Cadet program (2007)
- Video Conference with Round Rock, TX math teachers (2006)
- Promethean ActivBoard to HCPS School Board
- CETPA Dell presentation (2006)
- NECC Dell presentation (2006)
- Great Virginia Teach-in - The "U" in Technology (2005)
- NBCT presentation to Department of Energy Laboratory Science Teacher Professional Development Cohort at Jefferson Lab (2005)
- NBCT presentation to Rep. Bobby Scott & Sen. John Warner at NBPTS Hill Day (2005)
- Greater Richmond Council of Teachers of Mathematics (GRCTM) - Integrating Technology into the Algebra curriculum (2004)
- Recruitment presentation for Teachers of Tomorrow (2004)
- Great Virginia Teach-in - Path to Education (2004)

Professional Development

Laying the Foundation (LTF), Dallas, TX (2008)
SAT Workshop (2008)
QUILT - Questioning and Understanding to Improve Learning and Thinking (2007-present)
Algebra 1 Task Force (2007)
PLAN review committee - ACT testing materials (2007)
California Educational Technology Professionals Association (CETPA), Monterey, CA (2006)
National Educational Computing Conference (NECC), San Diego, CA (2006)
Virginia Commonwealth Clinical Faculty member (2005)
NBPTS National Conference & Hill Day, Washington D.C. (2005)
NSTA National Conference, Dallas, TX (2005)
National Board Certification Coach for HCPS & VCU cohort (2005-present)
Virginia Department of Education Teacher Quality Forum (2003-present)
Algebra 1 Online! Algebra I Chairperson (2001-present)
Summer Institute Courses: 191 hours (1998-present)
University of Georgia Leadership Conference (2003)
Virginia Association of School Superintendents conference, New Visions for Teaching & Learning in the 21st century (2003)
Instructional Technology Masters Program (2000-2003)
Algebra 1 SOL Content/Teaching Academy, James Madison University (2002)
Beyond Books Algebra I Curriculum Writing Committee (2001)
Algebra II Textbook Review Committee (1998)
NSTA Eastern Regional Conference, Nashville, TN (1997)
NSTA Global Summit Conference, San Francisco, CA (1996)
Virginia Commonwealth University - Applications of Computers in Teaching Mathematics (1996)

Volunteer Work

Department of Education - Scholarship Selection Panel (2004)
Department of Energy Volunteer - Served as Official for Virginia Regional Science Bowl competition (1993 -1995, 2002-present)
Corinth United Methodist Church
- Teacher - Youth Sunday School & Summer drawing programs (2002, 2004-present)
- Volunteer - Vacation Bible School (1999-present)
- Volunteer - Fundraiser activities (1999-present)
- Chairperson - Communications Committee (1999-2000)
- Webmaster - Creator and developer (1999-2000, 2006-present)
Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility
- Assisted in Education Activities (1992-present)
- Volunteer - Assisted Attendees at Virginia State Fair (1996-present)
Collie Rescue - Foster parent (2007-present)